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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.80, 3,482.35 and 677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.80, 3,482.35 and 677.90 is: 1,016.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.80 : 3,482.35 = 677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.80/3,482.35 = 677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.80x = 3,482.35 × 677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.80x = 2,360,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,685.07/2,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.75

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